. >> reporter: another day, another pilgrimage to the pump for hundreds of thousands. hurricane sandy has left behind a fuel famine. >> i've been waiting about 4 and a half hours, and it's an ordeal. >> reporter: while gas is low, frustrations higher. every time we come around, it's the same thing. >> reporter: some gassed up. >> i'm happy! >> reporter: but some scenes turned ugly. this man was arrested as he allegedly tried to fill a gas can from an off limited pump, the first of ten fema sites opened, dismentioning free -- dispenses up to free gas, up to ten gallons. lights are slowly coming back to life, but too slowly for millions. >> american red cross, we have hot meals. >> reporter: in many crip permitted community, -- crippled community, that means they rely on charity to eat. >> they gave out the last meals. >> people are in homes that are not habit able it, it will become clear of that when the temperature starts to drop. >> reporter: there is an liquid relief of a different sort on the way, anheuser-busch, known for brewing budweiser is refueling sop taps to can water, they are send